Emory University School of Medicine

At the end of the training, the fellow will have acquired the following competencies:

1. Design and conduct research in Global Health
2. Build global partnerships for GEM education
3. Develop emergency care systems through sustainable, bilateral relationship building
4. Understand large population health and humanitarian response techniques
5. Participate in national organizations conducting GEM work
6. Understand global public health and the intersection between public health and global emergency medicine
   

Clinical Medicine

Fellows will have the opportunity to work approximately 8 shifts per month as a clinical instructor at an Emory Healthcare site. Fellows would also cover 12 on-call shifts per year (sick call only). Fellows are encouraged to participate in all faculty activities within the Emory Department of Emergency Medicine.

Graduate Education

Fellows will have the option to pursue a Master’s degree (MPH) in global health at the Rollins School of Public Health. Additional graduate degree opportunities may also be possible such as the Master of Science in Clinical Research (MSCR) on a case-by-case basis.

Practical Experience

Fellows will participate both in Atlanta and abroad on global emergency medicine education and capacity building projects. These may be existing projects with faculty within the Global Emergency Medicine Section, or new projects based on fellows’ individual interests and prior experience and expertise.

Additionally, fellows will have the potential opportunity to further their public health expertise through work on a dedicated project-based experience at a global public health organization, pending availability.

Research

Fellows are expected to produce at least one manuscript and/or conference abstract of publication quality based on work completed during their fellowship. Grant-writing mentorship will be available through the Department and fellows will be encouraged to write and apply for grants during their fellowship.

Global Emergency Medicine Education and Professional Development

Fellows will be encouraged to attend annual conferences to network and present on work, such as ACEP, SAEM, or region-specific international conferences. Additionally, fellow will be encouraged to attend additional courses specific to global health interests such as Health Emergencies in Large Populations course or the Humanitarian Response Intensive Course.

Fellows are expected to be active members of the Global Health in Emergency Medicine section, and expected to attend monthly meetings, and participate in the Global Emergency Medicine Pathway resident didactics, journal clubs, and ad hoc experiences.

Interviews will occur virtually in October.